The deep-plane approach to neck rejuvenation

Neil A Gordon; Stewart I Adam

doi:10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.003

The deep-plane approach to neck rejuvenation

Facial Plast Surg Clin North Am. 2014 May;22(2):269-84. doi: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.003.

Authors

Neil A Gordon¹, Stewart I Adam²

Affiliations

¹ Section of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA; New England Surgical Center, The Retreat at Split Rock, 539 Danbury Road, Wilton, CT 06897, USA.
² Section of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT 06510, USA. Electronic address: stewart.adam@yale.edu.

PMID: 24745388
DOI: 10.1016/j.fsc.2014.01.003

Abstract

This article provides the facial plastic surgeon with anatomic and embryologic evidence to support the use of the deep-plane rhytidectomy for optimal treatment of the aging neck. An anatomic basis is established that demonstrates this technique's ability to maximize neck rejuvenation through its direct relationship to midface soft-tissue mobilization. A detailed description of the procedure, aimed at providing safe and consistent results, is presented with insights into anatomic landmarks, technical nuances, and alternative approaches to facial variations.

Keywords: Aging face; Deep plane; Facelift; Neck lift; Neck rejuvenation; Platysma muscle; Rhytidectomy.

Publication types

Review
Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

Aging
Dissection / methods
Humans
Neck / anatomy & histology
Neck / surgery*
Neck Muscles / surgery
Patient Outcome Assessment
Rejuvenation*
Rhytidoplasty / methods*
Skin Aging
Surgical Flaps